Gators land nation's No. 2 defensive tackle
Florida's big-time January push in the recruiting wars moved into a whole different stratosphere Tuesday afternoon when the Gators landed arguably their biggest recruit of 2008.
Omar Hunter, considered by several recruiting services to be the nation's No. 2 defensive tackle has orally committed to the Gators.
Hunter, 6-foot-2, 297 pounds, is from Buford, Ga. He is No. 17 on the Rivals.com Top 100 list. He decommitted from his previous oral commitment to Notre Dame.
"He's phenomenal,'' said GatorBait.com editor Mark Wheeler. "He moves Florida's class from No. 3 to No. 2, and potentially No. 1 in the nation.''
National signing day is Feb. 6.
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Great news! Welcome to the Gator Nation Omar! GO GATORS!!
Posted by: | January 22, 2008 at 08:16 PM
This is bad timing, given the recruiting investigation. ND fans are claiming that Omar committed two months ago and that Meyer asked him to lie to ND and the press about it, while Meyer pursued other players. If the NCAA takes a close look, this is one they will focus on.
Posted by: | January 23, 2008 at 08:48 AM
this is what is known as envy.
Posted by: Mike | January 23, 2008 at 10:07 AM
ND envious of uf? That's laughable.
Posted by: | January 24, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Stellar season last year domer. Do you really expect anything more this year? I guess if you win 4 games that will be twice as nice. Good luck with coach doughnut! Keep hold of those memories from years ago.
Posted by: Mike | January 26, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Ah yes....THE University of Florida...the tradition of Ole Miss....and the arrogance of Notre Dame
Posted by: WhoCares | January 27, 2008 at 05:43 PM